Local Business

After successful endeavors in St. Petersburg and Tampa, the Naked Farmer restaurant group is bringing its farm-centric approach to Miami after securing a lease at 137 Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables. The concept of the Naked Farmer involves finding nutritious, farm-fresh food and making it accessible to entire communities. “This is a Florida story as

There’s a reason the “corner office” is the most coveted, and it’s not just because the person who occupies it is generally the boss. The corner office is more spacious, and, typically, more interesting. For years, we’ve looked at it longingly from the confines of our cubicles. But imagine if the entire office was that

A husband-and-wife team in Coral Gables have local restaurants buzzing over an idea that reduces food waste and drives business revenue—all while delivering savings to consumers. Rafael and Monica Garrido are the brains behind Lovvett, an app that addresses the fact that 30% to 40% of all food produced in the U.S. is thrown away,

An animal species known as the sea cow doesn’t often conjure up thoughts of speed or racing, but Funky Buddau’s Manatee Derby hopes to use the irony to help protect the endangered marine creature. The first Manatee Derby will occur at 6 p.m. on June 8 (World Oceans Day) to raise funds and awareness on

Boca Center will soon feature a fresh new look to help attract more shoppers and businesses to the mixed-use center. A multi-million-dollar renovation will help transform the center into a more modern retail and business space over the next few months, with new tenants soon following. “We’ve always considered Boca Center to be a flourishing

ChildNet is providing a chance to bid on enticing auction items including travel excursions, sports packages, spa deals and more to help support the nonprofit organization. Registration is currently open for the virtual online auction held now through June 7. Some of the featured auction items include a four-night all-inclusive trip to Cancun, a couples

If you’re looking to add more tropical vibes to the summer season, the Tommy Bahama cocktail book will help you craft a Caribbean vacation experience in your home. Along with several cocktail and zero-proof recipes, the Marlin Bar cocktail book also features unique island-themed appetizer recipes. The book is available online at TommyBahama.com and at

The first major pandemic-era event in Hollywood speaks as much to a growing interest in culinary tourism as it does a return to the outdoor gatherings that South Florida residents have been missing over the past year. The inaugural two-day Savor SoFlo Festival, slated for June 5-6 on the sand just south of Margaritaville Hollywood

When Justine Sinclair invested her savings in a fledgling app that combines social media and TV talent shows with a Big Brothers Big Sisters vibe, it wasn’t necessarily with her mother in mind. But as the South Florida resident reflects on her own past, it’s evident that the opportunity she’s hoping to provide through her

James ‘Jim’ R. Dunn, who helped establish J.R. Dunn Jewelers as one of the most successful companies in South Florida, died on May 21 at 78. Dunn co-owned the business with his wife Ann Marie Dunn and their son Sean Dunn. The company was established in 1969 and its success helped propel the jewelry store

According to Guinness World Records, the largest wedding banquet ever staged involved a former movie star in India who hosted her foster son’s reception on a 50-acre property in Madras. There were winged mythological creations greeting guests at the entrance, huge papier-mâché replicas of ancient Indian princes, rows of Grecian columns with colored lights, and

Restaurants throughout the tri-county region continue to raise the incentive stakes in their ongoing quest to fill employment needs. The latest example is Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, the recently opened Fort Lauderdale spot that provides “an escape to Havana” through its cuisine and cocktails. Cuba Libre, which debuted April 1, is hoping to